Accelerated BSN Pathway

The Accelerated BSN program does not follow the University of South Alabama Academic Calendar.  Students beginning the Accelerated BSN program in the Spring semester will start classes the first week of January. Students beginning the Accelerated BSN program in the Fall semester will start classes in mid-July. Attendance on the first day of classes is required to begin the Accelerated BSN program.

Students enrolled in the Accelerated BSN program may be required to complete more than twenty (20) hours per week during clinical courses. Thus, full-time employment and employment during weekdays is highly discouraged due to the rigorous accelerated schedule required to complete the program.

• Spring Admission – Application Deadline
  Deadline - August 1^st
• Fall Admission – Application Deadline
  Deadline – March 15^th

Admission is selective* and competitive. The curriculum is fast-paced. The College of Nursing reserves the right to select students determined to be the best qualified and most likely to succeed in this challenging nursing program.

1. Completion of a prior bachelor’s degree.
2. Submission of a completed application with a $50 fee.
3. Applicants must have completed all prerequisite course work (as listed on this website) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.90 ("A"=4.0).  
4. Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses. 
5. Be in good standing within the University.
6. Submit unofficial transcripts from other universities to the College of Nursing via email (conbsn@southalabama.edu) for review of prerequisite courses.
7. Admission will be contingent on submission of health data forms, evidence of health insurance, and CPR certification.
8. Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.
9. Students who have attended a Nursing program at another school are required
   to provide the following to the College of Nursing email at conbsn@southalabama.edu
   1. Letter of Good Standing (verifying student was in good moral, ethical, and legal standing with no previous disciplinary action)from the Nursing Program, signed by the Nursing Administrator of the program
   2. Transcript of all nursing courses taken with the grades earned
   3. Transfer credit will be considered upon review of course syllabi
10. Students dismissed from a previous nursing program may be considered as follows:
    1. Admission will only be considered for the Traditional BSN program
    2. Students will compete for a seat among all other applicants to the program.
    3. All previous nursing courses will be evaluated and accepted based on college and University requirements.

* Students who apply for admission to Traditional BSN with an overall GPA of 3.75 will be offered an opportunity for admission to the Accelerated BSN pathway.  The Advising Department will contact students who meet this criterion.

(To be successfully completed before admission to the Professional Component)

Course	Credit Hours
BLY 101 & BLY 101L Life Sciences & Lab (or higher)	4
BLY 213 & BLY 214 Microbiology & Lab OR  BMD 210 & BMD 210L Microbiology in Healthcare & Lab	4
BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Includes Lab	4
BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Includes Lab	4
CH 101 & CH 101L Chemistry & Lab (or higher)	4
PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology	3
ST 305 / ST 210 / BUS 245 / PSY 220  Statistics (Select one)	3
Total Prerequisite Credits 26

Your admission is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.

Students can use the USA Transfer Evaluation System to assess which credits earned at their current or former school may transfer to the University of South Alabama.  This is an unofficial course evaluation. 

Transfer Students can locate information on admission requirements, Pathway USA Program, Transfer Center, General Education/Core Curriculum, and STARS Guide on the USA Transfer Student page.

Fall Semester	Credits
Fall Semester Long courses (13 weeks)
NU 325 Health Assessment	3
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg	3
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology	3
Fall 1 (3 weeks)	3
Nu 311 Clinical Nursing Skills	3
HSC 342 Administration of Medication	1
Fall 2 (3 weeks)
CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nsg	2
CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical	2
Fall 3 (7 weeks)
NU 300 Foundations Prof Nsg	5
NU 301 Foundations Prof Nsg Clinical	3
Semester Credits	28

Spring Semester	Credits
Spring Semester Long course (13 weeks)
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice	3
Spring 1 (7 weeks)
MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care	2
MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical	2
MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care	2
MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical	2
Spring 1 (7 weeks)
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nsg	4
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nsg Clinical	4
Spring 2 (3 weeks)
CMN 420 Community Hlth Nsg	3
CMN 421 Comm Hlth Nsg Clinical	1
Semester Credits	23

Summer Semester	Credits
Summer Semester Long Course (13 weeks)
NU 414 Issues & Trends in Healthcare	3
NU 332 Clinical Nutrition	2
Summer 3 (7 weeks)
NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation	3
NU 460 Practicum	6
Semester Credits	14

TOTAL CREDITS: 62

Graduates who wish to apply to the Master of Science (MSN) or BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs must possess an active, unrestricted nursing license.

BSN Accelerated Fall Admission Schedule Revised June 2019

Spring Semester	Credits
Spring Semester Long course (13 weeks)
NU 325 Health Assessment	3
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg	3
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology	3
Spring 1 (3 weeks)
Nu 311 Clinical Nursing Skills	3
HSC 342 Administration of Medication	1
Spring 2 (3 weeks)
CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nsg	2
CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical	2
Spring 3 (7 weeks)
NU 300 Foundations Prof Nsg	5
NU 301 Foundations Prof Nsg Clinical	3
Semester Credits	25

Summer Semester	Credits
Summer Semester Long Course (13 weeks)
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice	3
Summer 1 (7 weeks)
MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care	2
MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical	2
MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care	2
MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical	2
Semester Credits	11

Fall Semester	Credits
Fall Semester Long courses (13 weeks)
NU 414 Issues & Trends in Healthcare	3
NU 332 Clinical Nutrition	2
Fall 1 (7 weeks)
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nsg	4
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nsg Clinical	4
Fall 2 (3 weeks)
CMN 420 Community Hlth Nsg	3
CMN 421 Comm Hlth Nsg Clinical Fall 3 (7 weeks)	1
Fall 3 (7 weeks)
NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation	3
NU 460 Practicum	6
Semester Credits	26

TOTAL CREDITS: 62

Graduates who wish to apply to the Master of Science (MSN) or BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs must possess an active, unrestricted nursing license.

BSN Accelerated Spring Admission Schedule_Revised June 2019

Please note the following test, titers, and immunizations are required for admission into the Nursing Program. It is very important to start working on these requirements early to allow time to complete all of them by the deadline that will be included in admission packets.

• Two Hepatitis B adult immunizations to start clinical rotations; Third dose and follow-up titer required to continue.
• Proof of two MMR immunizations or titer 
• Positive Varicella titer; If negative, a booster immunization is required.
• Flu Vaccine
• TB Test (Initial 2-step PPD test or blood test {Quantiferon Gold test or T-spot] 1-step PPD test or blood test annually thereafter)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP) Vaccine

*Hepatitis B immunizations may take up to 6 months to obtain the full adult series of immunizations as well as another month after the last immunization to have the titer completed. As defined by the CDC, adult immunization schedules refer to adults aged 19 years or older.

Students accepted into this BSN program in the College of Nursing are required to complete all requirements under Medical Documents Manager as listed on the Health Requirements Webpage at http://www.southalabama. edu/colleges/con/clinical/ healthrequirements.html.  All requirements should be completed no later than one month prior to the first day of classes for the professional component.  Students are not required to order a Castle Branch account until they have been accepted into the professional component.

Accelerated BSN Pathway students are eligible for on-campus university housing. Note that university housing operates on the University of South Alabama Academic Calendar. So, if you need to move in prior to the official residence hall opening date, you must contact USA Housing directly to schedule an early move-in. Early move-in is not guaranteed. You are encouraged to apply for housing and contact USA Housing as soon as possible.

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